International students seeking fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in South Korea can explore the GIST Scholarship 2027 at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
The university is accepting applications for its graduate programmes for the 2027 admission cycle, providing opportunities for students interested in science, technology, engineering, artificial intelligence and computer science.
The scholarship is designed to support eligible international graduate students through a combination of tuition support, monthly allowances and other benefits. Available programmes include Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Integrated M.S./Ph.D. programmes.
About GIST:
The Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology is a research-focused university in South Korea with an emphasis on science and technological innovation.
GIST offers graduate-level education and research across areas connected to science, engineering and emerging technologies. Its programmes can be particularly relevant to students planning careers in research, academia, technology and advanced engineering.
International applicants interested in artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering and other STEM disciplines can explore the graduate programmes available for the 2027 admission cycle.
Available Graduate Programmes:
The GIST Scholarship 2027 is available for several graduate study routes.
Eligibility
To be considered for the GIST Scholarship, you must:
- Be a domestic or international student
Hold a bachelors degree - Meet the English or Korean Language requirements of the university
Benefits of GIST Scholarship 2027 in Korea
The GIST Scholarship covers ;
- Tuition fully supported: 3,607,000 won per semester
- Monthly stipend for all international students
Student allowance: 140,000 won per month for M.S. students, 295,000 won per month for Ph.D. students - Meal allowance: nearly 120,000 won per month
•Students should have completed at least 9 credits in the previous semester for the above two.
•International student allowance: 120,000 won per month. - Research Stipend for students participating in research projects
•6,400,000 won per year of M.S.
•13,740,000 won per year of Ph.D
•Housing (All Students)
•Health Insurance (All International Students)
•Annual medical checkup
•Flight Reimbursement (All Incoming •International Students)
The exact level and conditions of financial support can depend on GIST’s current regulations and the student’s circumstances. Applicants should therefore carefully review the official admission guidelines before making plans based on individual benefits.
Prospective applicants should have an academic background that meets the requirements of their selected graduate programme. Since individual departments and programmes may have specific academic expectations, applicants should carefully check the official admission regulations.
Students should also review the requirements concerning previous degrees, academic records, English proficiency, application documents and other admission conditions.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily mean that an applicant will be admitted, as graduate admissions may involve academic evaluation and competition for available places.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Bachelors Degree Transcript
- Recommendation Letters
- Applicant’s passport
- English Proficiency Tests score
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application deadline is 7 October 2026, making early preparation important for prospective applicants.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
- Choose your field of study and complete all relevant sections of the online application form.
- A notification of results will be sent to the email address provided on or around October for Spring 2027 admission.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
